On February 5, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detained an undocumented immigrant, the driver of a semi-trailer truck, who had been issued a commercial driver's license in Pennsylvania. On February 3, he was involved in a fatal accident, according to the official website of the Department of Homeland Security. The truck driver drove into oncoming traffic…
New rules for issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) in the United States threaten to cost thousands of immigrants from post-Soviet countries their incomes. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports on Central Asia. Tighter requirements for migrants, raids, and detentions are turning their lives into a real ordeal.
In 2025, the American logistics industry faces challenging times. New visa restrictions for foreign drivers and stricter English language requirements create additional barriers for those seeking to work behind the wheel. But some companies are not only withstanding the pressures of change,…
Hundreds of trucking companies open in the US every year. And almost as many close. The American freight delivery industry is very profitable, so many people want to try their hand at it. It looks simple from the outside, but in reality, things are more complicated…
There should be a philosophical or practical introduction about why you should become a truck driver in the US. But the thing is, everyone already knows why it is a good job, especially for immigrants. The main question, the answer to which is not so obvious:…
If you work as a truck driver in the post-Soviet space, are tired of unfavorable conditions and want to try your hand at America, or simply dream of moving to the USA and eventually becoming the owner of a truck business, then know that everything is possible. This is me for you...
More than 3140 trucking companies were forced to cease operations in the past year, according to a report by the transportation industry data collection firm Broughton Capital. 85-90% of newly created truck companies are closed in the first year of their existence. The reason for this is the high competition in ...